Open Arms Preschool & Kindergarten LLC
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Quality First Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 211
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Investigation Was to Conduct Complaint 00165122 Investigation on May 11, 2026Complaint
The purpose of the investigation was to conduct Complaint 00165122 investigation on May 11, 2026. A focused inspection was conducted The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants 2:8 Young Ones 1:5 Older Ones 2:12 Young Twos 1:7 Older Twos 2:15 Threes 1:13 Fours 2:20 PreK 1:15 There were 5 staff interviewed during this i
Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Annual Compliance Inspection Conducted on April 10, 2026,…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on April 10, 2026, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 1
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Complaint Inspection Was Conducted on 6/10/25 for Case #00133244Complaint
A Complaint inspection was conducted on 6/10/25 for Case #00133244. A full inspection was not completed. The complainant was contacted by phone on 6/13/2025. The following documentation was reviewed: video surveillance attendance rosters The following employees were interviewed during the investigation: Director Assistant Director Ratio: Infant 1:3 1 y/o- 1:3 2 y/o- 2:9 3 and older- 2:22 Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observatio
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Compliance Inspection Was Conducted on 4/15/2025Compliance (Annual)
A Compliance inspection was conducted on 4/15/2025, and the following deficiencies were cited and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid on the DPS website. The DES group size was observed to be compliant. The Empower link was sent to the provider. Please complete the Plan of Corrections on the online portal within 10 days of receiving this report. Insurance 4/3/26 Sanitation 3/31/26 Fire 8/1/24 Vehicle ins
Nov 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Monitoring Inspection for the Enforcement Action Was Conducted on 11/14/2024Monitoring
A Monitoring inspection for the Enforcement action was conducted on 11/14/2024. No deficiencies were cited. The infant room was inspected. A full inspection was not conducted. Senior Compliance Officer- Cara Leyme, MC The following was discussed but not limited to: Tummy time Crawling vs. non-crawling protocols for infants Floor chairs Flooring Equipment Time in equipment Diapering Infant room staff questions were answered
Sep 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Purpose of the Inspection Was to Conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #89556 on 9/3/2024Complaint
The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation for case #89556 on 9/3/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Senior Compliance Officer - Cara Leyme, MC Ratios observed: Infants- 2:8 1 year old- 3:12 2 year old- 1:7 3 year old- 1:10 4 year old 1:14 school age 1:16 3 staff members were interviewed. The Complainant was interviewed. 2 Staff files were reviewed. 1 children's file was reviewed. Documentation observed was: Video doc
May 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 5/13/2024, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficencies were found at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 5/13/2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Offier- Cara Leyme, MC 2 of 2 fingereprint clearance cards were verfieied to be valid on the DPS website. Please complete the Plan of Corrections within 10 days of receiving this report. The empower survey was sent to the Provider. The DES groupsize was compliant. Fire 8/29/2023 Insurance 4/3/25
Jul 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Complaint Investigation Was Conducted for Case #00061482 on 7/20/2023Complaint
A complaint investigation was conducted for Case #00061482 on 7/20/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer- Cara DeLessio Ratios observed: Infant- 2:10 1 year old- 2:13 2 year old- 2:10 older 2 year old- 2:16 3 year old 1:15 School age- 1:16 There were 4 staff interviewed. Documentation observed: The video footage was reviewed. Incident report and staff statements were reviewed. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was det